I think the best thing about john browning is that his work spans many different generations of Guns: Black powder through smokeless, manual through automatic.
JMB regularly took a gun from raw idea to working prototype in 3-4 weeks. That's with a grade 6 education, and horse operated machines. Who else has done that? The man was brilliant.
When USOG says “you guys probably know better than I do” .... I know he isn’t talking to me . Great video, always a pleasure to listen and learn. Thank you
Another of John Browning's designs that's still kicking in the Canadian military (and others as well) is the Browning Hi-Power, it's been used in our armed forces since WW2.
Mike, John Browning was my pick as well. Browning's work stands out from multiple firearms icons, all of the other known names. Browning is to firearms what Mozart and DaVinci are to music and art; he is simply at the top. Thanks for the discussion, take care!
My favorite Browning designs that I've used and I consider are still good today: A5 Shotgun SA22 rifle Superposed Shotgun Trombone 22 pump action Hi Power Pistol ( I don't normally care for pistols, but included) M2 .50 cal ( 100years old and still the standard HMG, speaks for itself) Designer wise, based on the originality and impact their designs had, my top 6 firearms designers would be: 1) 'Sir' John Moses Browning ( by a long mile) And in no particular order 2) Dieudonné Saive ('the protege') 3) John Pederson 4) James Paris Lee 5) William Anson ( Anson & Deeley/ Westley Richards Boxlock shotguns) 6) Hugo Schmeisser (the StG-44, and his SMG contributions) Honourable Mentions: (one trick ponies!) Jack Warne (for the under appreciated Model 90 Pump Action 22) Arthur Savage Paul Mauser Hiram Maxim ( his MGs and silencers) Bill Ruger Gaston Glock Václav Holek ( ZB26/Bren Gun) Eugene Stoner Mikhail Kalashnikov Georg Luger Sam Colt William W Greener (shotgun chokes) Sir Charles Ross ( he cops a lot of $hit for the MkIII, but I stand by my claim his civilian version, the Model 1910 in 280 is one of the nicest hunting rifles ever made!!) NOTE: I was trying to delineate between sporting designs ( Ruger/Warne/Savage) and the Military Arms designers, but since most Military designs end up being integrated into sporting designs (obviously exceptions been Maxim's guns) it's tricky.
Thank you for bringing us this amazing comparison between the best designer and best design of all time. When you addressed the topic John Moses Browning came to mind immediately. That said, and as you noted we could never not mention Mausers and the model 98 proved to be the apex of that design in my opinion. Thanks again for this great presentation.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns growing up and deer hunting as a kid in the sixties we used whatever we could come up with in the family and that meant that for the most part us kids used a shotgun and slugs and we had a lot of thirty thirtys in the family a couple of rifles but mostly The majority was SRC one member used a British 303 and another one had a eddystone 1917 they were the long range guns in the family hunting the Minnesota Northwoods big familys so we were raised to be meat hunters not trophy so I have to say John browning and his model 94 design
All of those that you mentioned are all great. I definitely agree with you on John Browning his designs have really shined! What is so impressive is he did it in a time with out all the technology available to a designer today. The 1911 goes toe to toe with new designs today and still many people choose it over the new polymer guns I know I would not just out of nostalgia but I actually prefer them. I also think Paul Mauser was great and his designs really shaped the bolt action rifle for over 100 years and still do. Actually I don't think there's a bolt action that really exceeds his original design available today. Thanks Mike as always it's great to hear you P.S honorable mention to Garand for his contribution to World War II with the M1 Garand most would agree it was the best rifle in World war II.
@@kennethbailey2616 Thanks Kenneth 👍 I would love to own everything John Browning ever designed starting with the 1885 which I think is the most elegant beautiful rifle ever. Thanks 👍
Winchester, Remington, Springfield, Henry, Colt, Smith and Wesson, Marlin, and virtually every gun manufacturer for the last 125 years owes John Browning homage in some form or fashion. The firearms we fight wars with, protect our livelihoods with, hunt our game with, our world history itself, would be very different if it wasnt for John. He is the heavyweight in firearms design, but there are countless known and unknowns out there who improved or contributed to the firearms world.
Bravo KB! - If not for the guns we know and cherish - there would be no freedom. John Browning dedicated his life to the discovery and improvement of firearms design - an amazing man. I'm always surprised how few people in the general public are aware of John Browning and Paul Mauser - and yet virtually all the freedoms they enjoy and take for granted - originated from the guns of freedom. Mauser of course, was on the other side of the fence.
Hey it's me again Mike. Another great educational and entertaining video. It was posted a year ago now and I've had it saved to my "watch later" list for almost that long. I've been watching little bits of it every now and then but just now finished it tonight. Of course I knew the answer as to the greatest designer was John Browning even before I started watching but I knew it would still be educational and entertaining. I'm with you on the Mauser too. I think the Winchester pre-64 Model 70 was the greatest version of the Mauser. No one has improved on it. I think you do have to classify individual designs and purposes. Garrand for what George Patton called the "greatest battle weapon of all time". Kalashnikov for a design that has outlasted the Garrand and Thompson for military use. Arthur Savage for the 99 which moved the lever action into the modern cartridge/bullet era and radial tires. Roy Weatherby for his rifles and cartridges that really introduced the super high velocity age regardless of what you think about his crazy idea that it didn't matter where you hit an animal. LOL! I put that last in as a matter of geographic pride. I live in central Kansas just a few miles from where Roy Weatherby grew up and have known several of his boyhood friends. Unfortunately they're all gone now and probably not many people around here now that know anything about him.
Hello my friend. This was an ambitious topic to cover. So many designers to examine and so many best designs. But in my view some true giants in the design realm were omitted. It is true that Joseph Manton was an innovative shotgun designer, very prolific and a master of the craft. However I think it is accurate to say that W.W.Greener was in many ways equal if not superior. His contributions to shotgun design, style, manufacturing and innovation are truly prolific. Another great not to be overlooked is John Pederson. Usually his name is associated with the W.W 1 Pederson device which turned the 1903 Springfield into a .32 cal semiautomatic rifle to clean out trenches of enemy troops. What is generally not known is his appointment to work at Springfield Armory and then his long tenure working for Remington. There are many designs and production firearms that are from his mind. In speaking of Savage one name should come to mind, and that is Nicholas Brewer. Brewer single handedly designed the Savage model 110. A very cutting edge way of not only simplifying the basic Mauser design, but one of useing stampings, off the shelf items, easy barrel change and headspacing and bolt disassembly. And accomplishing this at a low selling price. A favorite designer of mine is Mike Sullivan. Mike worked for Remington, Stoner, himself and many others. This is the guy that designed the fantastic Ultimax machinegun. His contributions to Stoner's AR designs are a major component of their development. Another designer not to be overlooked is Reed Knight, many wonderful designs and ideas came from him. Many others are actually design teams or departments such as with FN and the FAL, CZ and their Bren design and every other gem from the CZ-75 to their 500 series of bolt guns and the Scorpion. And let's not forget the German WW2 design teams that perfected stamped sheet steel fabrication of receivers and parts for the Stg 44 and the post war group of designers that went on to become H&K and develop the G1 and G3 rifles and the MP5. So, as you can see this may ultimately prove to be an exercise in futility as there are so many contributors to examine for the title of " Best.
Such a great post Bob - I agree with all of your thoughts and observations - I'll have to make another video. Thank you for taking the time to write - and I must say - you know so much! God Bless.
So many very impressive inventors/designers that made a big impression on the small arms industry that have a well earned place in history. But it's really difficult to disqualify JMB for #1 of all time. I very much agree with your assessment Sir. 🙂 Also agree on the Mauser, many great bolt rifles we all know and love sprang from the Mauser like Springfield 1903 and Winchester 70 just to name the first couple that come to mind.
Just found this channel yesterday, wow I have been missing out! You have a humble way of speaking and good to listen to. In all my years of being around firearms I never have strayed from wood and iron firearms, I think you do an excellent job of describing that beauty. Not that there is anything wrong with "modern" guns, to me they just don't have the feel of life that wood and blued guns have. Great channel and good presentations.
Mauser is like Colombus egg. When he show them once then everyone can do it and put their own spin. Browning on the other hand have designs only he alone can produce.
Maxim wasn't just a gun designer or gunsmith, he did a multiplicity of things. If you ever get to England, www.atlasobscura.com/places/sir-hiram-maxim-s-captive-flying-machines I'd have liked an honourable mention for Sir Joseph Whitworth in both shooting and engineering as a whole, the man defined accuracy.
@@COIcultist He was a fascinating man and yes, Whitworth was worthy of mention as well as Eli Whitney. I guess it demonstrates that too many brilliant minds have been involved in firearms design and manufacture to complie an exhaustive list..
Love your videos, they are just... lovely. Give me that nice calm I experienced with my late grandfather when we were talking guns and trucks. Thank you!
I agree with John Moses Browning I have one of his wonderful 1886 original Winchester 4570 lever gun all what a masterpiece. My many mausers are also so Superb and are such a fantastic design. Those two men our both genius gun designers.
I love my Ithaca model 37. To me it’s is iconic in its design and function . I have harvested many deer with mine. I really love your channel and the way you structure it. It’s nice and calm yet informative. I often try to guess what your profession is. I would guess doctor or lawyer. Cheers to you and the channel.
Good conclusion. Nice to see a Brno ZG47. Mine has the same stock but is chambered in .30-06. Something not everyone knows is that the so-called turret mount system used on WW2 German sniper rifles was created by Weihrauch, on contract to Mauser, for the Argentinian sniper rifle contract fulfilled in the 1930s.
Imho, your articulate, calm, knowledgeable disposition makes you the finest firearms channel of all time in the aspect of knowledge sharing. I leave your presentations with more knowledge than when I got here and your delivery calms me. Thank you for your efforts. D
I believe Browning designed the first pump shotgun too, the 1905 Winchester(I may be wrong). It is not so much improvements as original designs. Browning for sure leads the way there.
Browning was great for the many proliferic designs. The Mauser is the pinnacle of an firearm design that is reliable and just keeps working while being revolutionary for its time. But for something specially put together the Hagn or a Daniel Frasier is about as good as it gets.
I agree totally, the depth and breadth of the subject is so vast it would take weeks to name all of the great designers and models. I enjoyed your version of it. Great job.
I don't always watch all of your old rifle stuff, good as it is, but I had to click on this to see if you would come up with the correct answer, and of course, you did. The man put his mark on EVERY KIND of firearm, and developed mechanical features that are used in nearly every semi-auto firearm in production to this day.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Oh, I've seen quite a few, though not all. You have a beautiful collection and are extraordinarily knowledgeable, that's why I subbed. :D
I have to say you really see it exactly like I do. John browning was a gun design genius. Every gun show I ever went to, the browning is king. Just as Samuel colt was to hand guns. They were far ahead of the world. Thank you another great video.
When you started this article I thought you were going to pick a John Moses Browning design which there was SO MANY OF THEM. Then I thought about MAUSERS. BROWNING was the most PROLIFIC GUN DESIGNER. The MAUSER brothers came up with the DESIGN that REPRESENTED THE EPITOME of bolt action repeating rifles not just for WAR but also for HUNTING and TARGET SHOOTING. LIKE WHAT SAID IN THE VIDEO pretty much ALL bolt action repeating rifles have several if not most of the FEATURES that make the MAUSER GREAT and PROLIFIC as a bolt action repeater rifle. EXCELLENT VIDEO it brought up a lot of interesting FACTS that made the WORLD of WEAPONS so PROFOUND in this EVER CHANGING WORLD WE LIVE IN TODAY. KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP 😯😉👍😁. I don't know if I ever told you about a early 2nd year production of a LOW WALL (milled receiver)1885 Winchester in 22 short that was in DESPERATE NEED of TLC from Cabela's for $200. The barrel was cut down by about 4"-5", not squared off and 2 of the flat springs were broken. I was able to RESURRECT IT by replacing the springs and the barrel with an original barrel that was RELINED for 22lr. I probably spent about another $200 on it but it was PRETTY COOL when I finished it. I sold it for $675 at a gun show to a gentleman who was VERY PLEASED to get it and would keep it for COLLECTING purposes. It had a GOOD HOME. I'm a SHOOTER more than a COLLECTOR so I didn't mind letting it go. It was an INTERESTING PROJECT. I'm a LIFE MEMBER of the NCGCA, North Carolina Gun Collector Association. Their shows are SMALL BUT GREAT because of its MEMBERS being most of the EXHIBITORS and DEALERS at the show. USUALLY always a UNIQUE and INTERTAINING SHOW.😯😉👍😃
Hi Hawkeye ITH - Excellent project and outcome. The Low Wall in .22 Short - or any 1885 - is perfect for resurrection. Many have been heavily modified as you know and it takes someone such as yourself to bring them back to something like their original form. I always thought the Low Wall was the more elegant of the 1885s. The .22 Short model is very hard to find - you know this. As for Mauser - yes - there are other designs and many are quite interesting and easier to manufacture - yet nothing is better. Good shooting.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes it was a interesting project. After doing some research on the rifle got the rifle I know I had something reasonablely rare. It had a 4 digit serial number which I was able to find out it was produced in about the middle of 1886. Then found out it was one of the first 500 of the LOW WALLS made (didn't realize that the HIGH WALLS were made FIRST). I was PLEASENTLY surprised that there was a company out in Wyoming that made most if not ALL the parts for the 1885 Winchester. They would make an ENTIRE CUSTOM rifle if you have the MONEY. IT'S A VERY ROBUST ACTION, Winchester used it to TEST new cartridges it designed. Didn't realize Winchester bought Browning's design (1879 patent), he was only 23 years old a few years later. The Winchester 1885 was modified (I sure for manufacturing purposes) from Browning's original design and didn't start PRODUCTION till late 1885. It's pretty NEAT to find out the interesting facts behind such a ICONIC rifle made by the GENIUS of Browning at such a young age. I had a Pre-Woodsman (1925-26?) for awhile and I have a Belgium made (1961) 22lr take down rifle. I also have a late war Nazi HP but unfortunately it has a new Belgium barrel on it and looks maybe refinished. JUST a couple of examples of his GENIUS that I own and have OWNED.😯😉👍😁😃
So far ive found brownings to be really good. My 270 winchester in Browning semi auto BAR , 1970, Belgium. Also my norinco m97 a pretty sweet shotgun clone of winchester 1897. Id have to say Browning was the best. I dont know about rifles and their historys but im slowly learning by each model of firearm I work on. Wow that 4570 looks awsome . I might get a 450 bushmaster this weekend. Ill let you know how it goes.
Tough question.... I appreciate this video because the host does comment at length on the plethora of great gun designers. I would agree with him that, due to the sheer volume of lasting reliable designs that John Browning is the Best Designer. For bolt actions you really can't go wrong with Paul Mauser's design.
The Maxim family should have a place on the list - Hiram invented the fully automatic MG, his son invented the suppressor, his brother Hudson invented the first successful HE shell using picric acid. Hiram became a director of the Vickers mg company where he continued to improve the MG. Hudson later became a director of DuPont, he had only a high school education and was self taught (Hiram Sr also invented the light bulb but was sued by Edison and lost , he also built a flying machine in the late 1890's and bolted it to a track to measure lift. It developed too much lift, tore itself up off the track and was destroyed, it was a hobby that got expensive so Hiram moved on to other things rather than rebuild the aircraft. I have seen a film of the aircraft during testing). All is historically documanted but not well known.
Hi Dean - You are right - a genius of design - I greedily own the optics for a Maxim. With great regret - I could not include Hiram and his brother completely (yet) under the definitions I used. Still, Browning eclipses them all with the incredible array of designs and concepts and commercial products in use to this day (as well). And then there is Paul Mauser - as you know he created an unimaginable masterpiece which remains superior not only to some bolt actions, but to all bolt actions and his concepts, adapted to different types of mechanisms, remains at the top of the pyramid. Your point is well made though and I thank you for that. God Bless.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I agree JMB tops the list. He had a well developed ability to rotate three dimensional shapes in his mind to visualize how the shapes would work together. He also had insight into what made his assemblies reliable, and he had a sense of ergonomics - before ergonomics was a word. His abilities augmented and complemented each other. It was a rare combination. I know that his spatial ability is tested for specifically in IQ tests, it is a separate sub-scale on the Stanford-Binet IQ test. It is an ability that is important for many different things. I agree JMB is on top, I would place Maxim high in the list you mentioned - but I did not clearly know your definitions though, perhaps I was not paying close attention. Maxim was related by marriage to me. I live a few minutes from the house he and his brother grew up in. My father has a very old and battered photograph of Hudson Maxim standing in a farmyard when he was very old. Hudson wrote a book on his life and his experiences in the explosive industry. It is very interesting and fun to read - eg he did research on primer compositions and lost a hand when a piece of mercury fulminate on his work bench exploded accidentally, setting off a large chunk of mercury fulminate in his hand via sympathetic detonation. He was a long way from the hospital, but he made it to the hospital after an adventure in a car with a broken steering wheel. He also lost a potential housekeeper he was interviewing - she let him know she was nervous about working for him as she had heard rumors about his explosives research and the danger it posed. He explained his work really posed no threat to her, but during the interview a shed on his property blew up. She lost interest in the job and left. These are a couple chapters that come to mind, there is a lot more. It includes many anecdotes about his early work in propellants and explosives, he and his brother had the patent on the first smokeless propellant to be sold in America, and Hudson built a factory to manufacture it. Later on DuPont purchased the factory, that is how Hudson ended up on DuPont's board of directors for life. An interesting read - "Dynamite Stories" by Hudson Maxim - it is available to download for free. You will enjoy it if you find the time to read it.
Certainly enjoyed the video...and yes, the title of this video brought two names to mind instantly, John Moses Browning...with his amazing creativity, and Paul Mauser...with his benchmark rifle action.
my favorite Browning design even though he himself didnt want to make it is the 1887 lever shotgun. Just something about it I love even though I admit he was right the 1893/97 pump is a better design for a shotgun.
LOL, somehow I new the answers already, but had to watch to the end anyways. No mention of Browning's handgun designs. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for producing great firearms material.
you did mention a 1100 12ga .... there is also a remington/ browning model 11 it is really same as a a-5, it was used by the us navy as a mounted anti aircraft deck gun (for practice only)
I agree with your conclusion that John Browning is the greatest gun designer ever. I own several of his gun designs. Winchester 1897 shotgun. Stevens 620 shotgun. Remington Sportsman (Auto 5, three shot version). Browning Auto 5 (made by Remington during WWII). Winchester 1886. Winchester 1892. Browning HiPower. Colt 1911. With respect to the best design ever.....I have a Winchester Model 70 chambered in 30-06, with that Mauser style bolt action.
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Hello PN! A huge BRAVO from me and all the people I know to all the people of Serbia and Novak : Awesome!!!! We're just re-watching the final match as I write this. God Bless!
Great video as always. I totally agree with your assessment of John Browning and Paul Mauser. Their designs have influenced other designs throughout the firearms industry. Thanks for being bold enough to state your opinion. I don’t feel anyone could argue with it but I’m sure some would. I respect your knowledge and presentation revealed in each video, please keep them coming.
There are a lot of relatively unknown, incredible gunsmiths who made their own unique ingenious weapons in the USA.. Fred Wells of Prescott Arizona made guns for presidents and kings in our lifetime . I tutored under him when I went to Yavapai College. Fred also studied under John Browning. Next to John Browning Fred Wells was the best American gunmaker I've ever seen his pieces are phenomenal and are still floating around the country.... he also basically invented fiberglass pillar bedding.... rest in peace Fred❤🙏
Hi John, Great post - amazing man : Fred. I owned one of the most unique rifles ever - made by Fred. He was so gifted at machining, especially free hand milling sometimes. The rifle I owned had the action resting on the stock - meaning that it was a bolt action with a shroud framing the entire action - hard to describe. The precision was out of this world. He's very busy I'm sure, in the great workshop in the sky - with his endless imagination and enthusiasm for guns. Thank you for your note - maybe Fred reads here somehow. God Bless.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns that's a small world yeah he wanted his last rifles was for the king of Sweden Fred was and looked like Grizzly Adams! Steve Wells took over in 1996 ... his other son Chris was great to and Steve worked at NASA I ended up getting a Johnson rifle from their shop off Copper Basin Road
Not to deny anyone their moment in the sun, especially as there are so many deserving of accolades. I didn't hear you mention Roy Weatherby, and I feel he had legendary accomplishments during his lifetime. Also there is another that gets little notice, Nicholas L. Brewer of the Savage 110 fame. I know it is hard or even near impossible to list them all, so perhaps your viewers may assist with their knowledge. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and views.
You're right Larry - Weatherby and Brewer made significant contributions to firearms, especially in terms of the success of their designs and increasing general awareness of firearms and hunting. The 110 especially included significant design and manufacturing improvements. Roy Weatherby brilliantly promoted his rifles and cartridges certainly focused public attention on velocity and trajectory. Thanks for taking the time to write : )
257.Roberts in Rem. are popular & strongly chambered, later 50's, a worthy mention also. (U.S. Calvery 45/70 ring carbines - similar to the coachguns you highlighted have to be history grabbers exceeding par for ages),A Really Big Show-🤔 of wonder⚡
What can I say, that has not been said here in the comments earlier, other than to say Thank You Mike, for bringing this good and interesting video to us here. Best Wishes, Reg.
I believe John moses browning (the individual legend) and Smith and wesson (both the company and the pair) are the 2 best when it comes to firearms designs. Browning had so many unique and legendary designs, and smith and wesson had so many firearms even before their revolvers like the volcanic repeating pistol that led to the Henry repeating rifle which led to winchester and browning. The history of firearms always fascinates me. Almost every Smith and wesson revolver I've ever held has always fit the hand beautifully and was always a beauty to look at and to shoot was always satisfying and accurate.
Thank you for sharing & explanation, highly appreciated.👍 I used spring field 30 rifle; it’s easily to be operated & maintained, deserved to be collected.
Winchester had a home run with an autoloading shotgun in 1974, with the Super X Model 1. It was as well made as the Model 12, was very reliable, but it cost a lot more than the Remington Model 1100, and didn't really function any better. Winchester invested upwards of $2.5 million (1973 dollars) to tool up for this model, without making any real impact on the shotgun market. Winchester's last attempt to revive traditional gun making, which they pretty much gave up on in 1964.
You’re one of my favorite, most informed gun tubers with a vast collection of various rifles, old and new, I just picked up an FNAR rifle with fluted barrel and I’m curious if you have one or any experience with these? Thanks for all your hard work and have a great day!
Best gun reviewer on the web...respectfully disagree with your choice...nevertheless thoroughly enjoyed the journey and your reasoning...look forward to your posts...keep up the great work...thank you.
Just for the sake of completeness of your list, maybe include Jacob and Samuel Hawken and their plains rifle. And as an interesting historical note they also favored "Browning", in lieu of "Bluing!"
I like your conclusions and it is very similar to my opinions on the subject. I believe the most ingenious and revolutionary mind on firearms design is Browning, however the most dedicated and crafted designer belongs to Mauser. The bolt action is likely the best rifle as it remains tried, tested and true on so many battlefields and equally on as many hunting grounds across the globe. The bolt action likely wouldn’t be so without the genius and dedication of Paul Mauser. But I am biased as I do own at least one Browning design and 3 Mauser actions. 😆
John Browning used high power to set the BAR out of reach. He had an assistant who was able to Saive his work and continue the tradition 5 German soldiers walk into a BAR. It was a Browning experience
90 years on and the m1911 is still a popular handgun. Have one and always will. Maybe no bolt action rifle or revolver but he covered most everything else and they are still made. Good choice!
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Hands down John Moses Browning the best gun designer of all time
I agree 👍
I think the best thing about john browning is that his work spans many different generations of Guns: Black powder through smokeless, manual through automatic.
JMB regularly took a gun from raw idea to working prototype in 3-4 weeks. That's with a grade 6 education, and horse operated machines. Who else has done that? The man was brilliant.
When USOG says “you guys probably know better than I do” .... I know he isn’t talking to me . Great video, always a pleasure to listen and learn. Thank you
I totally agree with your choices. I would give Bill Ruger an honorable mention.
Another of John Browning's designs that's still kicking in the Canadian military (and others as well) is the Browning Hi-Power, it's been used in our armed forces since WW2.
Mike, John Browning was my pick as well. Browning's work stands out from multiple firearms icons, all of the other known names. Browning is to firearms what Mozart and DaVinci are to music and art; he is simply at the top.
Thanks for the discussion, take care!
Ain't no way USOG can come to any concrete decisions on this question.
My favorite Browning designs that I've used and I consider are still good today:
A5 Shotgun
SA22 rifle
Superposed Shotgun
Trombone 22 pump action
Hi Power Pistol ( I don't normally care for pistols, but included)
M2 .50 cal ( 100years old and still the standard HMG, speaks for itself)
Designer wise, based on the originality and impact their designs had, my top 6 firearms designers would be:
1) 'Sir' John Moses Browning ( by a long mile)
And in no particular order
2) Dieudonné Saive ('the protege')
3) John Pederson
4) James Paris Lee
5) William Anson ( Anson & Deeley/ Westley Richards Boxlock shotguns)
6) Hugo Schmeisser (the StG-44, and his SMG contributions)
Honourable Mentions: (one trick ponies!)
Jack Warne (for the under appreciated Model 90 Pump Action 22)
Arthur Savage
Paul Mauser
Hiram Maxim ( his MGs and silencers)
Bill Ruger
Gaston Glock
Václav Holek ( ZB26/Bren Gun)
Eugene Stoner
Mikhail Kalashnikov
Georg Luger
Sam Colt
William W Greener (shotgun chokes)
Sir Charles Ross ( he cops a lot of $hit for the MkIII, but I stand by my claim his civilian version, the Model 1910 in 280 is one of the nicest hunting rifles ever made!!)
NOTE: I was trying to delineate between sporting designs ( Ruger/Warne/Savage) and the Military Arms designers, but since most Military designs end up being integrated into sporting designs (obviously exceptions been Maxim's guns) it's tricky.
Thank you for bringing us this amazing comparison between the best designer and best design of all time. When you addressed the topic John Moses Browning came to mind immediately. That said, and as you noted we could never not mention Mausers and the model 98 proved to be the apex of that design in my opinion. Thanks again for this great presentation.
Hi Rich - always so great to hear from you! I am always humbled by your kind words - I know how much you know. God Bless.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Can't tell you how much I'm honored by your encouraging words!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns growing up and deer hunting as a kid in the sixties we used whatever we could come up with in the family and that meant that for the most part us kids used a shotgun and slugs and we had a lot of thirty thirtys in the family a couple of rifles but mostly The majority was SRC one member used a British 303 and another one had a eddystone 1917 they were the long range guns in the family hunting the Minnesota Northwoods big familys so we were raised to be meat hunters not trophy so I have to say John browning and his model 94 design
All of those that you mentioned are all great. I definitely agree with you on John Browning his designs have really shined! What is so impressive is he did it in a time with out all the technology available to a designer today. The 1911 goes toe to toe with new designs today and still many people choose it over the new polymer guns I know I would not just out of nostalgia but I actually prefer them. I also think Paul Mauser was great and his designs really shaped the bolt action rifle for over 100 years and still do. Actually I don't think there's a bolt action that really exceeds his original design available today. Thanks Mike as always it's great to hear you
P.S honorable mention to Garand for his contribution to World War II with the M1 Garand most would agree it was the best rifle in World war II.
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Right on the money, Brian.
@@kennethbailey2616 Thanks Kenneth 👍 I would love to own everything John Browning ever designed starting with the 1885 which I think is the most elegant beautiful rifle ever. Thanks 👍
Not much of a surprise there. I mean what else can be said? So so so many designs in firearms, but those two are are the kings.
All true - we don't know....but we know Browning : )
My wife: what should we name our baby boy?
Me: Paul, John, Mikhail, or Samuel
@My Dixie Wrecked Who are those? I only know everybody from the first comment
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John Moses # genius
Eugene?
@@shadewoodhull2489 why not ? Hats off to Mr Stoner
Beautiful video in terms of thought process and evidence. really enjoyed it! Mauser 98 & John Browning
Mike the selections made themselves supported by 100 years plus of performance and history in the field. Great job summing it all up.
Thank you Rick!
Winchester, Remington, Springfield, Henry, Colt, Smith and Wesson, Marlin, and virtually every gun manufacturer for the last 125 years owes John Browning homage in some form or fashion. The firearms we fight wars with, protect our livelihoods with, hunt our game with, our world history itself, would be very different if it wasnt for John. He is the heavyweight in firearms design, but there are countless known and unknowns out there who improved or contributed to the firearms world.
Bravo KB! - If not for the guns we know and cherish - there would be no freedom. John Browning dedicated his life to the discovery and improvement of firearms design - an amazing man. I'm always surprised how few people in the general public are aware of John Browning and Paul Mauser - and yet virtually all the freedoms they enjoy and take for granted - originated from the guns of freedom. Mauser of course, was on the other side of the fence.
Not to mention Paul Mauser !
Hey it's me again Mike. Another great educational and entertaining video. It was posted a year ago now and I've had it saved to my "watch later" list for almost that long. I've been watching little bits of it every now and then but just now finished it tonight. Of course I knew the answer as to the greatest designer was John Browning even before I started watching but I knew it would still be educational and entertaining. I'm with you on the Mauser too. I think the Winchester pre-64 Model 70 was the greatest version of the Mauser. No one has improved on it. I think you do have to classify individual designs and purposes. Garrand for what George Patton called the "greatest battle weapon of all time". Kalashnikov for a design that has outlasted the Garrand and Thompson for military use. Arthur Savage for the 99 which moved the lever action into the modern cartridge/bullet era and radial tires. Roy Weatherby for his rifles and cartridges that really introduced the super high velocity age regardless of what you think about his crazy idea that it didn't matter where you hit an animal. LOL! I put that last in as a matter of geographic pride. I live in central Kansas just a few miles from where Roy Weatherby grew up and have known several of his boyhood friends. Unfortunately they're all gone now and probably not many people around here now that know anything about him.
Hello my friend. This was an ambitious topic to cover. So many designers to examine and so many best designs. But in my view some true giants in the design realm were omitted. It is true that Joseph Manton was an innovative shotgun designer, very prolific and a master of the craft. However I think it is accurate to say that W.W.Greener was in many ways equal if not superior. His contributions to shotgun design, style, manufacturing and innovation are truly prolific. Another great not to be overlooked is John Pederson. Usually his name is associated with the W.W 1 Pederson device which turned the 1903 Springfield into a .32 cal semiautomatic rifle to clean out trenches of enemy troops. What is generally not known is his appointment to work at Springfield Armory and then his long tenure working for Remington. There are many designs and production firearms that are from his mind. In speaking of Savage one name should come to mind, and that is Nicholas Brewer. Brewer single handedly designed the Savage model 110. A very cutting edge way of not only simplifying the basic Mauser design, but one of useing stampings, off the shelf items, easy barrel change and headspacing and bolt disassembly. And accomplishing this at a low selling price. A favorite designer of mine is Mike Sullivan. Mike worked for Remington, Stoner, himself and many others. This is the guy that designed the fantastic Ultimax machinegun. His contributions to Stoner's AR designs are a major component of their development. Another designer not to be overlooked is Reed Knight, many wonderful designs and ideas came from him. Many others are actually design teams or departments such as with FN and the FAL, CZ and their Bren design and every other gem from the CZ-75 to their 500 series of bolt guns and the Scorpion. And let's not forget the German WW2 design teams that perfected stamped sheet steel fabrication of receivers and parts for the Stg 44 and the post war group of designers that went on to become H&K and develop the G1 and G3 rifles and the MP5. So, as you can see this may ultimately prove to be an exercise in futility as there are so many contributors to examine for the title of " Best.
Such a great post Bob - I agree with all of your thoughts and observations - I'll have to make another video. Thank you for taking the time to write - and I must say - you know so much! God Bless.
Honorable runner ups -
The engineers at CZ 🇨🇿
So many very impressive inventors/designers that made a big impression on the small arms industry that have a well earned place in history. But it's really difficult to disqualify JMB for #1 of all time. I very much agree with your assessment Sir. 🙂 Also agree on the Mauser, many great bolt rifles we all know and love sprang from the Mauser like Springfield 1903 and Winchester 70 just to name the first couple that come to mind.
Just found this channel yesterday, wow I have been missing out! You have a humble way of speaking and good to listen to. In all my years of being around firearms I never have strayed from wood and iron firearms, I think you do an excellent job of describing that beauty. Not that there is anything wrong with "modern" guns, to me they just don't have the feel of life that wood and blued guns have. Great channel and good presentations.
Great content. From Northeastern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Mauser is like Colombus egg. When he show them once then everyone can do it and put their own spin.
Browning on the other hand have designs only he alone can produce.
Always enjoy your videos. You have a channel that every firearm enthusiast should watch.
Totally agree with your conclusion but I am suprised that Hiram Maxim was not mentioned. Oh well...we knew who would be at the pinnacle.
Maxim wasn't just a gun designer or gunsmith, he did a multiplicity of things. If you ever get to England, www.atlasobscura.com/places/sir-hiram-maxim-s-captive-flying-machines
I'd have liked an honourable mention for Sir Joseph Whitworth in both shooting and engineering as a whole, the man defined accuracy.
@@COIcultist He was a fascinating man and yes, Whitworth was worthy of mention as well as Eli Whitney. I guess it demonstrates that too many brilliant minds have been involved in firearms design and manufacture to complie an exhaustive list..
Love your videos, they are just... lovely. Give me that nice calm I experienced with my late grandfather when we were talking guns and trucks. Thank you!
I agree with John Moses Browning I have one of his wonderful 1886 original Winchester 4570 lever gun all what a masterpiece. My many mausers are also so Superb and are such a fantastic design. Those two men our both genius gun designers.
I love this guys gentlemanly manner.
I love my Ithaca model 37. To me it’s is iconic in its design and function . I have harvested many deer with mine. I really love your channel and the way you structure it. It’s nice and calm yet informative. I often try to guess what your profession is. I would guess doctor or lawyer. Cheers to you and the channel.
Good conclusion. Nice to see a Brno ZG47. Mine has the same stock but is chambered in .30-06. Something not everyone knows is that the so-called turret mount system used on WW2 German sniper rifles was created by Weihrauch, on contract to Mauser, for the Argentinian sniper rifle contract fulfilled in the 1930s.
I didn't know Michael - Weihrauch made such high quality arms and everything - makes sense.
Imho, your articulate, calm, knowledgeable disposition makes you the finest firearms channel of all time in the aspect of knowledge sharing. I leave your presentations with more knowledge than when I got here and your delivery calms me. Thank you for your efforts. D
Thank you Deano - your words are so helpful.
I believe Browning designed the first pump shotgun too, the 1905 Winchester(I may be wrong). It is not so much improvements as original designs. Browning for sure leads the way there.
Not the first but the best of the early pumps for sure. Models 1893/95
And not just pumps but semi auto shotguns as well. Innovated ... then innovated AGAIN.
and of course another awesome video!
For the slickest Mauser variant look at the early Shilen DGA actions.
Nice video! The Mauser design is wonderful in its simplicity and function.
Browning was great for the many proliferic designs. The Mauser is the pinnacle of an firearm design that is reliable and just keeps working while being revolutionary for its time. But for something specially put together the Hagn or a Daniel Frasier is about as good as it gets.
Paul Mauser vs John Browning ⚔️ Both men were ahead of their time and had that genius 🧬 in engineering
I agree totally, the depth and breadth of the subject is so vast it would take weeks to name all of the great designers and models. I enjoyed your version of it. Great job.
I don't always watch all of your old rifle stuff, good as it is, but I had to click on this to see if you would come up with the correct answer, and of course, you did. The man put his mark on EVERY KIND of firearm, and developed mechanical features that are used in nearly every semi-auto firearm in production to this day.
Glad you're here and thanks for watching - some of the early videos are character building : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Oh, I've seen quite a few, though not all. You have a beautiful collection and are extraordinarily knowledgeable, that's why I subbed. :D
Thank you!!!
You did a great job on the topic. I wouldn't be able to say this ONE is the best on such a big topic either. Thank you for your time and work.
I have to say you really see it exactly like I do. John browning was a gun design genius. Every gun show I ever went to, the browning is king. Just as Samuel colt was to hand guns. They were far ahead of the world. Thank you another great video.
It is my privilege to serve gun owners around the world.
When you started this article I thought you were going to pick a John Moses Browning design which there was SO MANY OF THEM. Then I thought about MAUSERS. BROWNING was the most PROLIFIC GUN DESIGNER. The MAUSER brothers came up with the DESIGN that REPRESENTED THE EPITOME of bolt action repeating rifles not just for WAR but also for HUNTING and TARGET SHOOTING. LIKE WHAT SAID IN THE VIDEO pretty much ALL bolt action repeating rifles have several if not most of the FEATURES that make the MAUSER GREAT and PROLIFIC as a bolt action repeater rifle. EXCELLENT VIDEO it brought up a lot of interesting FACTS that made the WORLD of WEAPONS so PROFOUND in this EVER CHANGING WORLD WE LIVE IN TODAY. KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP 😯😉👍😁. I don't know if I ever told you about a early 2nd year production of a LOW WALL (milled receiver)1885 Winchester in 22 short that was in DESPERATE NEED of TLC from Cabela's for $200. The barrel was cut down by about 4"-5", not squared off and 2 of the flat springs were broken. I was able to RESURRECT IT by replacing the springs and the barrel with an original barrel that was RELINED for 22lr. I probably spent about another $200 on it but it was PRETTY COOL when I finished it. I sold it for $675 at a gun show to a gentleman who was VERY PLEASED to get it and would keep it for COLLECTING purposes. It had a GOOD HOME. I'm a SHOOTER more than a COLLECTOR so I didn't mind letting it go. It was an INTERESTING PROJECT. I'm a LIFE MEMBER of the NCGCA, North Carolina Gun Collector Association. Their shows are SMALL BUT GREAT because of its MEMBERS being most of the EXHIBITORS and DEALERS at the show. USUALLY always a UNIQUE and INTERTAINING SHOW.😯😉👍😃
Hi Hawkeye ITH - Excellent project and outcome. The Low Wall in .22 Short - or any 1885 - is perfect for resurrection. Many have been heavily modified as you know and it takes someone such as yourself to bring them back to something like their original form. I always thought the Low Wall was the more elegant of the 1885s. The .22 Short model is very hard to find - you know this. As for Mauser - yes - there are other designs and many are quite interesting and easier to manufacture - yet nothing is better. Good shooting.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes it was a interesting project. After doing some research on the rifle got the rifle I know I had something reasonablely rare. It had a 4 digit serial number which I was able to find out it was produced in about the middle of 1886. Then found out it was one of the first 500 of the LOW WALLS made (didn't realize that the HIGH WALLS were made FIRST). I was PLEASENTLY surprised that there was a company out in Wyoming that made most if not ALL the parts for the 1885 Winchester. They would make an ENTIRE CUSTOM rifle if you have the MONEY. IT'S A VERY ROBUST ACTION, Winchester used it to TEST new cartridges it designed. Didn't realize Winchester bought Browning's design (1879 patent), he was only 23 years old a few years later. The Winchester 1885 was modified (I sure for manufacturing purposes) from Browning's original design and didn't start PRODUCTION till late 1885. It's pretty NEAT to find out the interesting facts behind such a ICONIC rifle made by the GENIUS of Browning at such a young age. I had a Pre-Woodsman (1925-26?) for awhile and I have a Belgium made (1961) 22lr take down rifle. I also have a late war Nazi HP but unfortunately it has a new Belgium barrel on it and looks maybe refinished. JUST a couple of examples of his GENIUS that I own and have OWNED.😯😉👍😁😃
So far ive found brownings to be really good. My 270 winchester in Browning semi auto BAR , 1970, Belgium. Also my norinco m97 a pretty sweet shotgun clone of winchester 1897. Id have to say Browning was the best. I dont know about rifles and their historys but im slowly learning by each model of firearm I work on. Wow that 4570 looks awsome . I might get a 450 bushmaster this weekend. Ill let you know how it goes.
You know guns Dalan. Hope you like the Bushmaster.
Gotta be John moses browning.
For slightly more modern hunting / sporting stuff, maybe Bill Ruger.
I’ve never been a first comment before!! Love all your content, Mike!!!
Tough question.... I appreciate this video because the host does comment at length on the plethora of great gun designers. I would agree with him that, due to the sheer volume of lasting reliable designs that John Browning is the Best Designer. For bolt actions you really can't go wrong with Paul Mauser's design.
Thanks for the note Jeffrey - all the best to you.
The Maxim family should have a place on the list - Hiram invented the fully automatic MG, his son invented the suppressor, his brother Hudson invented the first successful HE shell using picric acid. Hiram became a director of the Vickers mg company where he continued to improve the MG. Hudson later became a director of DuPont, he had only a high school education and was self taught (Hiram Sr also invented the light bulb but was sued by Edison and lost , he also built a flying machine in the late 1890's and bolted it to a track to measure lift. It developed too much lift, tore itself up off the track and was destroyed, it was a hobby that got expensive so Hiram moved on to other things rather than rebuild the aircraft. I have seen a film of the aircraft during testing). All is historically documanted but not well known.
PS the Maxim gun is still in use in the Ukraine, there are videos on u-tube about it, the Maxim gun of 1910, manufactured under license in Russia.
Hi Dean - You are right - a genius of design - I greedily own the optics for a Maxim. With great regret - I could not include Hiram and his brother completely (yet) under the definitions I used. Still, Browning eclipses them all with the incredible array of designs and concepts and commercial products in use to this day (as well). And then there is Paul Mauser - as you know he created an unimaginable masterpiece which remains superior not only to some bolt actions, but to all bolt actions and his concepts, adapted to different types of mechanisms, remains at the top of the pyramid. Your point is well made though and I thank you for that. God Bless.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I agree JMB tops the list. He had a well developed ability to rotate three dimensional shapes in his mind to visualize how the shapes would work together. He also had insight into what made his assemblies reliable, and he had a sense of ergonomics - before ergonomics was a word. His abilities augmented and complemented each other. It was a rare combination.
I know that his spatial ability is tested for specifically in IQ tests, it is a separate sub-scale on the Stanford-Binet IQ test. It is an ability that is important for many different things.
I agree JMB is on top, I would place Maxim high in the list you mentioned - but I did not clearly know your definitions though, perhaps I was not paying close attention.
Maxim was related by marriage to me. I live a few minutes from the house he and his brother grew up in. My father has a very old and battered photograph of Hudson Maxim standing in a farmyard when he was very old. Hudson wrote a book on his life and his experiences in the explosive industry. It is very interesting and fun to read - eg he did research on primer compositions and lost a hand when a piece of mercury fulminate on his work bench exploded accidentally, setting off a large chunk of mercury fulminate in his hand via sympathetic detonation. He was a long way from the hospital, but he made it to the hospital after an adventure in a car with a broken steering wheel. He also lost a potential housekeeper he was interviewing - she let him know she was nervous about working for him as she had heard rumors about his explosives research and the danger it posed. He explained his work really posed no threat to her, but during the interview a shed on his property blew up. She lost interest in the job and left. These are a couple chapters that come to mind, there is a lot more. It includes many anecdotes about his early work in propellants and explosives, he and his brother had the patent on the first smokeless propellant to be sold in America, and Hudson built a factory to manufacture it. Later on DuPont purchased the factory, that is how Hudson ended up on DuPont's board of directors for life. An interesting read - "Dynamite Stories" by Hudson Maxim - it is available to download for free. You will enjoy it if you find the time to read it.
Gotta admire your love for Mauser rifles
Hi - 😂ya - they're pretty good.
there can be no other conclusion.
the broad range of his works clearly earns him this title.
The maestro of gun designers.
It's not even close.
Certainly enjoyed the video...and yes, the title of this video brought two names to mind instantly, John Moses Browning...with his amazing creativity, and Paul Mauser...with his benchmark rifle action.
my favorite Browning design even though he himself didnt want to make it is the 1887 lever shotgun. Just something about it I love even though I admit he was right the 1893/97 pump is a better design for a shotgun.
LOL, somehow I new the answers already, but had to watch to the end anyways. No mention of Browning's handgun designs. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for producing great firearms material.
Ever grateful for your vast knowledge. Thank you!
you did mention a 1100 12ga .... there is also a remington/ browning model 11 it is really same as a a-5, it was used by the us navy as a mounted anti aircraft deck gun (for practice only)
Amazing - a versatile design by any measure - thanks for the info.
I hadn’t watched your content in way too long, such a nice surprise to see how much your channel has grown. You deserve every single subscriber!
I agree with your conclusion that John Browning is the greatest gun designer ever. I own several of his gun designs. Winchester 1897 shotgun. Stevens 620 shotgun. Remington Sportsman (Auto 5, three shot version). Browning Auto 5 (made by Remington during WWII). Winchester 1886. Winchester 1892. Browning HiPower. Colt 1911.
With respect to the best design ever.....I have a Winchester Model 70 chambered in 30-06, with that Mauser style bolt action.
BIG thank you from Serbia! When Novak plays we all watch! And if you ever come to Serbia I'll be happy to buy you a drink, for everything you do with your channel! I've been subed ever since you were under 2k and I really enjoy your videos. As for this video, I couldn't agree more, Mauser rifle and Browning designer! Stay well, keep up the good work. Best regards from Serbia!
Hello PN! A huge BRAVO from me and all the people I know to all the people of Serbia and Novak : Awesome!!!! We're just re-watching the final match as I write this. God Bless!
BTW - Serbia makes the last, best Mauser!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yes I know, I live 50 miles from Zastava factory and own two of those rifles. God bless you sir.
I really enjoy these videos
I love your story telling style.
You tell amazing tangent information sidebars
I am a student of firearm all things
I love my Ithaca model 900 it’s a nightmare for the long recoil action but love it
I agree with your picks. I would also mention Sam Colt as an icon as well.
Best channel for rifles, I mean fine rifles!
Cheers Danilo
Great video as always. I totally agree with your assessment of John Browning and Paul Mauser. Their designs have influenced other designs throughout the firearms industry. Thanks for being bold enough to state your opinion. I don’t feel anyone could argue with it but I’m sure some would. I respect your knowledge and presentation revealed in each video, please keep them coming.
Thank you for your note Wade - your kind words are so encouraging for me. I'll keep going : )
I would agree that John Browning would be the best overall gun designer. But I think the best singular design would have to go to the Kalashnikov
Good Show
There are a lot of relatively unknown, incredible gunsmiths who made their own unique ingenious weapons in the USA..
Fred Wells of Prescott Arizona made guns for presidents and kings in our lifetime . I tutored under him when I went to Yavapai College. Fred also studied under John Browning.
Next to John Browning Fred Wells was the best American gunmaker I've ever seen his pieces are phenomenal and are still floating around the country.... he also basically invented fiberglass pillar bedding.... rest in peace Fred❤🙏
Hi John, Great post - amazing man : Fred. I owned one of the most unique rifles ever - made by Fred. He was so gifted at machining, especially free hand milling sometimes. The rifle I owned had the action resting on the stock - meaning that it was a bolt action with a shroud framing the entire action - hard to describe. The precision was out of this world. He's very busy I'm sure, in the great workshop in the sky - with his endless imagination and enthusiasm for guns. Thank you for your note - maybe Fred reads here somehow. God Bless.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns that's a small world yeah he wanted his last rifles was for the king of Sweden Fred was and looked like Grizzly Adams! Steve Wells took over in 1996 ... his other son Chris was great to and Steve worked at NASA I ended up getting a Johnson rifle from their shop off Copper Basin Road
Not to deny anyone their moment in the sun, especially as there are so many deserving of accolades. I didn't hear you mention Roy Weatherby, and I feel he had legendary accomplishments during his lifetime. Also there is another that gets little notice, Nicholas L. Brewer of the Savage 110 fame. I know it is hard or even near impossible to list them all, so perhaps your viewers may assist with their knowledge. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and views.
You're right Larry - Weatherby and Brewer made significant contributions to firearms, especially in terms of the success of their designs and increasing general awareness of firearms and hunting. The 110 especially included significant design and manufacturing improvements. Roy Weatherby brilliantly promoted his rifles and cartridges certainly focused public attention on velocity and trajectory. Thanks for taking the time to write : )
No surprises to me here as I know your preferences and I agree. Very well done presentation, Mike. You also have an incredible collection. Be well.
Thank you Petro!
Remingtons auto 5 is called the model 11
257.Roberts in Rem. are popular & strongly chambered, later 50's, a worthy mention also. (U.S. Calvery 45/70 ring carbines - similar to the coachguns you highlighted have to be history grabbers exceeding par for ages),A Really Big Show-🤔 of wonder⚡
Thanks Ray!
What can I say, that has not been said here in the comments earlier, other than to say Thank You Mike, for bringing this good and interesting video to us here.
Best Wishes,
Reg.
i have a 1917 ghewer 8mm 100+ years still shoots great and a Ruger 7mm08 same engineering and a 1911 gov 45 auto you just cant beat those designs
I believe John moses browning (the individual legend) and Smith and wesson (both the company and the pair) are the 2 best when it comes to firearms designs. Browning had so many unique and legendary designs, and smith and wesson had so many firearms even before their revolvers like the volcanic repeating pistol that led to the Henry repeating rifle which led to winchester and browning. The history of firearms always fascinates me. Almost every Smith and wesson revolver I've ever held has always fit the hand beautifully and was always a beauty to look at and to shoot was always satisfying and accurate.
Thank you for sharing & explanation, highly appreciated.👍
I used spring field 30 rifle; it’s easily to be operated & maintained, deserved to be collected.
Small caliber hand guns are still called Brownings in Europe.
In which part of Europe?
Liked it before even watching. Because as usual I am sure I will enjoy your videos. 👍
Winchester had a home run with an autoloading shotgun in 1974, with the Super X Model 1. It was as well made as the Model 12, was very reliable, but it cost a lot more than the Remington Model 1100, and didn't really function any better. Winchester invested upwards of $2.5 million (1973 dollars) to tool up for this model, without making any real impact on the shotgun market. Winchester's last attempt to revive traditional gun making, which they pretty much gave up on in 1964.
You’re one of my favorite, most informed gun tubers with a vast collection of various rifles, old and new, I just picked up an FNAR rifle with fluted barrel and I’m curious if you have one or any experience with these? Thanks for all your hard work and have a great day!
Best gun reviewer on the web...respectfully disagree with your choice...nevertheless thoroughly enjoyed the journey and your reasoning...look forward to your posts...keep up the great work...thank you.
Ithaca model 900 is my favourite a5 classed up
Great video! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks JR!
I have to agree with your results. Thanks for sharing!
Great video!
Thank you : )
Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
Excellent and on point comparison and conclusion. 🧐
Thank you DC 63!
Just for the sake of completeness of your list, maybe include Jacob and Samuel Hawken and their plains rifle. And as an interesting historical note they also favored "Browning", in lieu of "Bluing!"
Thank you!
I like your conclusions and it is very similar to my opinions on the subject. I believe the most ingenious and revolutionary mind on firearms design is Browning, however the most dedicated and crafted designer belongs to Mauser. The bolt action is likely the best rifle as it remains tried, tested and true on so many battlefields and equally on as many hunting grounds across the globe. The bolt action likely wouldn’t be so without the genius and dedication of Paul Mauser. But I am biased as I do own at least one Browning design and 3 Mauser actions. 😆
John Browning used high power to set the BAR out of reach. He had an assistant who was able to Saive his work and continue the tradition
5 German soldiers walk into a BAR.
It was a Browning experience
😁 clever!
I have to agree with your choices .
Thanks James!
John Moses Browning was the most versatile of all gun designers. Without any doubt.
That's true WSE
90 years on and the m1911 is still a popular handgun. Have one and always will. Maybe no bolt action rifle or revolver but he covered most everything else and they are still made. Good choice!
Thanks Gary
Well done Sir! You are bang on!!
Thank you Nathan
I have a 64 chambered in 25-35. I hope to do more hunting with it. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the show...!!!
Thank you for being here!
You no better than me but no arguments her agree with both choices love your videos
The .25-35 you mentioned was a favorite in my area of Montana when I was growing up. I killed my first elk with an old one with a tang peep sight.
That's a pretty round to use - mild and yet quite deadly in the right hands.
Love the channel, very jealous of the collection !
Thank you!
browning\ pedersen\ tokarev ..... greetings from Alberta canada
Thank you again
Best gun designer John M Browning.